Main Entry: 1spe·cif·ic
Pronunciation: spi-sif-ik
Function: adjective1: relating to or being an example of a certain kind of thing <a specific case> <was the question specific or general?>2 a: restricted to a particular individual, situation, effect, or reaction <a disease specific to humans> <a specific enzyme> b: having one particular effect or influence (as on a body part or a disease) <quinine is specific for malaria>3: clearly and exactly presented or stated <gave them specific directions>4: of, relating to, or being a species - spe·cif·i·cal·ly /-sif-i-k(-)l/ adverb